Last two bodies pulled from Hudson River

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) -- New York police say the last two bodies have been pulled from the wreckage of a collision between a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter over the Hudson River. Spokesman Paul Browne said Tuesday investigators think the bodies were those of the plane pilot and a passenger. They were among nine people killed in Saturday's crash. The bodies were found as recovery workers salvaged their first piece of the plane. It was found Monday in about 60 feet of water.

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